Jay Biggs | Cory Hanna | K. Ken Ishimaru | Michael D. Panzera |
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Jay Biggs
Current Title
Commercial Officer,
U.S. Commercial Service
American Consulate General Guangzhou
Agency during Fellowship
Office of Health and Consumer Goods, International Trade Administration, United States Department of Commerce
Fellowship Objective: Attain an in-depth perspective on U.S.-Japan trade relations, particularly Japan’s promotion of structural reform; learn about Japan medical and pharmaceutical regulatory systems, especially how the Japanese government handles its reimbursement system.
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Cory Hanna
Current Title
Japan Country Director, Pacific Command
U.S. Air Force
Agency During Fellowship
Operations Support Flight Commander, United States Air Force
Fellowship Objective: Examine how Japan develops, implements and coordinates its defense policies, especially policies related to its missile defense program; learn about Japan’s on-going defense policy transformation and the impact on its missile defense program.
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K. Ken Ishimaru
Current Title
Senior Research Analyst
U.S. Department of Energy
Agency during Fellowship
U.S. Department of Energy
Fellowship Objective: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Japan’s energy policy, particularly related to petroleum; learn about Japan’s international cooperative energy activities.
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Michael D. Panzera
Current Title
Senior Trial Counsel,
International Trade Litigation
U.S. Department of Justice
Agency during Fellowship
U.S. Department of Justice
Fellowship Objective: Gain a firsthand understanding of the Japanese approach to legal analysis, negotiation and conflict resolution with particular emphasis on international trade policy.
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Jemelyn Tayco
Current Title
International Affairs Specialist
U.S. Department of Defense
Agency during Fellowship
U.S. Department of Defense
Fellowship Objective: Develop a deeper understanding of Japan’s foreign and defense policy; learn about Japan’s role in global peacekeeping operations and liaison efforts with regional neighbors.
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Anthony Waller
Curent Title
Tenant Representative
U.S. General Services Administration
Agency during Fellowship
Office of the Chief Architect, Public Buildings Service, U.S. General Services Administration
Fellowship Objective: Examine the Japanese approach to universal design; gain an in-depth understanding of Japan’s regulations, techniques, design concepts, and technical and product solutions to handle the needs of their aging society and explore how these methods are being successfully used in Japanese government buildings.
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